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Product Features and Precautions for Use
Product Features and Precautions for Use
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Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance
Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance
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The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance
The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance
standards, and has passed FUJIFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.5m/4.9ft.; impact surface: ply-
standards, and has passed FUJIFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.5m/4.9ft.; impact surface: ply-
wood, thickness 5cm/2.0in.) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5: Shock. These results
wood, thickness 5cm/2.0in.) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5: Shock. These results
were obtained through in-house testing and are not a blanket guarantee of water resistance
were obtained through in-house testing and are not a blanket guarantee of water resistance
or invulnerability to damage or destruction. The accessories supplied with the camera are not
or invulnerability to damage or destruction. The accessories supplied with the camera are not
water resistant.
water resistant.
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Before Use
Before Use
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The front surface of the camera lens is protected by a sheet of glass. Foreign matter on the
The front surface of the camera lens is protected by a sheet of glass. Foreign matter on the
glass will appear in photographs; keep the glass clean at all times.
glass will appear in photographs; keep the glass clean at all times.
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Be sure that the battery-chamber and connector covers are fully latched. The presence of wa-
Be sure that the battery-chamber and connector covers are fully latched. The presence of wa-
ter, mud, or sand in the camera could cause malfunction.
ter, mud, or sand in the camera could cause malfunction.
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Do not open or close the battery-chamber or connector cover with wet hands or near water,
Do not open or close the battery-chamber or connector cover with wet hands or near water,
for example while on or by a body of water.
for example while on or by a body of water.
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Be sure the camera is completely dry before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards
Be sure the camera is completely dry before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards
or connecting the USB or A/V cable.
or connecting the USB or A/V cable.
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The camera does not oat. Be sure to attach the strap and keep it around your wrist when
The camera does not oat. Be sure to attach the strap and keep it around your wrist when
using the camera.
using the camera.
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During Use
During Use
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Restrict underwater use to depths of 5 m (16ft.) or less and periods shorter than 120 minutes.
Restrict underwater use to depths of 5 m (16ft.) or less and periods shorter than 120 minutes.
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Do not open or close the battery-chamber cover while under water.
Do not open or close the battery-chamber cover while under water.
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Do not use in hot springs or heated pools.
Do not use in hot springs or heated pools.
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Do not dive into water with the camera or otherwise subject it to excessive force.
Do not dive into water with the camera or otherwise subject it to excessive force.
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If the camera is left on the sand, its temperature may exceed operating limits and sand may
If the camera is left on the sand, its temperature may exceed operating limits and sand may
get into the speaker or microphone.
get into the speaker or microphone.
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Sunscreen, suntan lotion, or other oily substances may discolor the camera body and should
Sunscreen, suntan lotion, or other oily substances may discolor the camera body and should
be removed with a damp cloth.
be removed with a damp cloth.
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The camera may lose water resistance if subjected to excessive force or vibration. Consult your
The camera may lose water resistance if subjected to excessive force or vibration. Consult your
retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician.
retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician.